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EBU slipper Israel med i Eurovision 2026 til tross for boikotter
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Den europeiske kringkastingunionen (EBU) har besluttet at Israel kan delta i Eurovision Song Contest 2026 etter at medlemslandene stemte for nye regler. Flere nasjoner, inkludert Nederland, Spania, Irland og Slovenia, har kunngjort at de boikotter arrangementet i Wien. Sverige stemte for reglene og planlegger å delta, forutsatt tilstrekkelig deltakelse.
A New York Times investigation has found that the Israeli government conducted a well-organised campaign to use the Eurovision Song Contest as a tool for improving its international image. The report details spending of at least one million dollars on promotional efforts dating back to 2018, including 800000 dollars allocated for vote promotion in 2024 alone.
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Following DARA's selection as performer in January, Bulgaria has chosen 'Bangaranga' as her song for the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna. The winner emerged from a national final on February 28 organized by broadcaster BNT, where DARA performed three tracks and 'Bangaranga' topped jury and public votes.